The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 27,400
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.9
72
78.9
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
54.9 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
176
105.7
184.6
176 in
Length
184.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4061 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.59 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
E46
Generation
NX
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
13 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
334 mi
Range
595 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
595 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
221.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
89 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft
